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School of Dat
October 16, 2024

School of Data Science Completes Disability Awareness Certification, Part of Continued Work to Enhance Accessibility

The VisitAble training session is the latest effort by the School of Data Science to promote awareness of disability and accessibility issues.

Academics Building and Facilities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Gia Smith and Luz Melo
October 7, 2024

Two Data Science Doctoral Students Receive Equity Center Data Fellowships

The fellowship is sponsored by the UVA Equity Center’s Equitable Analysis Initiative and the School of Data Science’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Academics Admissions Data Activism
UVA Data Science MSDS Graduate Data Science Council 12 students in a collage
September 5, 2024

Meet the 2024-2025 Graduate Data Science Council

The Graduate Data Science Council is committed to the creation and sharing of data knowledge within a culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Admissions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion MSDS Student Affairs Student Spotlight
Matthias Zimmerman and Terence Johnson
September 4, 2024

Charlottesville High Student Receives Summer Mentoring from Data Science Faculty

A Charlottesville High School student made the most of his summer, learning critical data science skills from a UVA School of Data Science faculty.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Data Activism Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research
Mar Hicks
August 9, 2024

Q&A: Rethinking the Inevitability of AI with Mar Hicks

Hicks shared highlights and key takeaways from a recent online conference organized at UVA on artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Machine Learning Research
Data Justice Academy symposium participants
August 7, 2024

Data Justice Academy Alums Reunite and Look Toward Future

Fifteen alumni from the University of Virginia’s Data Justice Academy recently reconvened to reflect on their experiences and hone their data skills.

Admissions Artificial Intelligence Data Activism Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Participants in the 2023 Data Justice Academy present research.
July 29, 2024

Data Justice Academy Receives New Funding from NSF

Established in 2021, the Data Justice Academy provides a 10-week residential experience in which undergraduate participants perform mentored research.

Data Activism Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research
Students participate in the Starr Hill program.
July 17, 2024

UVA, C4K Team Up to Make Data Science ‘Accessible’ to Local Students

For a group of middle schoolers in Charlottesville this summer, data science wasn’t just a subject to be studied — it was one to be experienced.

Data Activism Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Kevin Andrews delivers a presentation on digital accessibility as audience members look on.
June 20, 2024

Building a More Equitable Digital World: Kevin Andrews Brings Accessibility Message, Strategies to UVA

Kevin Andrews, a digital accessibility expert, discussed a wide range of topics pertaining to this issue during an appearance at the University of Virginia.

Artificial Intelligence Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Winners from the Data is Art competition with their awards
May 13, 2024

Data Art Competition Draws More Than 130 Submissions

The School of Data Science hosted an art competition commemorating the opening of its new building and invited participants from across the world to tell unique, transforming data into art.

Data Activism Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Environmental Science Open Access Research
Adam Tashman
March 26, 2024

Professor Promotes Data Literacy With New Book

Adam Tashman of the School of Data Science hopes his new book will promote data literacy and highlight opportunities in the emerging field.

Academics Careers Data Activism Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research
Vannia Gonzalez, Melissa Phillips, Whitney Cathcart, Navya Annapareddy, and Farhana Faruqe
March 15, 2024

A Day to Inspire: Key Takeaways from WiDS 2024

This year's event focused on inspiring the next generation of women in data science, with panel discussions featuring industry experts and much more.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Careers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research WiDS